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Question: Hello, I'm having trouble understanding my father's blood test results. He tested high for Factor VIII activity after a stroke. He is only 56, and has no other risk factors. His result for the Factor VIII activity was 223% and he tested at .05(per something I can't remember) for immature granulocyte.
His antibody tests all came back negative. His SED rate was on the top end of normal. The reason I'm asking is because his dr told him to have tested because of recurrent miscarriages... but I can't really figure out what they would be looking for.
His antibody tests all came back negative. His SED rate was on the top end of normal. The reason I'm asking is because his dr told him to have tested because of recurrent miscarriages... but I can't really figure out what they would be looking for.
Brief Answer:
High factor VIII activities increase the risk of thrombosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. High factor 8 activities increase the risk of thrombosis. It increase the tendency of blood clotting so responsible for stroke and recurrent miscarriage also. Your father has high factor VIII activities and stroke so you may also have some clotting tendency and it leads to recurrence first trimester miscarriage. So go for blood testing. And if you have any clotting tendency then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
High factor VIII activities increase the risk of thrombosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. High factor 8 activities increase the risk of thrombosis. It increase the tendency of blood clotting so responsible for stroke and recurrent miscarriage also. Your father has high factor VIII activities and stroke so you may also have some clotting tendency and it leads to recurrence first trimester miscarriage. So go for blood testing. And if you have any clotting tendency then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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